RosemaryAllen

ALLEN, ROSEMARY Rosemary Anne (Baker) Allen, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013, at the age of 73. Rosemary was born on August 16th, 1940 to Emanuel and Hildegard Baker. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband, Richard F. Allen II, married January 16th, 1964. Rosemary is lovingly remembered by her children, Richard (Kristin) Allen, Melissa Riselay (Jason Lesh); her sisters, Helen Alm and Rev. Phyllis J. Rawlins; grandchildren, Mikaela Riselay, Jordyn Allen and Skylar Allen. Rosemary is predeceased by her parents, William and Hildegard Baker and her brothers, William Baker and Philip Baker. Rosemary attended Arthur Hill HS in 1958 and graduated from Hurley Nursing School in 1961. Rosemary was a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Saginaw. She spent winters in Punta Gorda, FL after retiring and permanently moved to Florida in 2012, attending the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church. Rosemary worked at St. Luke's Hospital (Covenant Healthcare) in Saginaw, MI for 36 years. Rosemary started as a surgical nurse, moving into ICU, then became Director of Admitting and Patient Registration for many of those years. Rosemary retired from health care as the Manager of Re-admissions in September, 2000. A memorial service will be held at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church on Thursday, September 12, at 9 AM at 11330 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (941) 639-0001. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (941) 639-0001, c/o Rosemary Allen memorial.